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University Information

Established and sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU is the largest privately owned university in the United States. In a time of constantly changing human values and increased challenges for higher education, BYU holds steadfastly to a vision that combines reasoned and revealed learning experiences.

Faculty

Brigham Young University offers students an exceptional opportunity  to study with dedicated scholars in a wide variety of fields and specialties. The faculty at BYU have been schooled at some of the leading universities of the world, and many of them have achieved national and international prominence as teachers and scholars.

Location

Situated at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains and bounded on the west by 23-mile-long Utah Lake, the campus is the focal point of a city of 90,000 and a valley of 250,000. Beyond it to the south and east are spectacular areas of sandstone canyons and monoliths, several of which are national parks. The BYU campus is 45 miles south of Salt Lake City.

Housing

BYU has a vast complex of both married and single student housing. Because of the reasonable rates for this campus housing, there are waiting lists, and persons wanting to rent these facilities must submit their applications through BYU Housing well in advance of coming to campus. There are many types of off-campus housing available in Provo and the surrounding communities, all within close walking and driving distance of the BYU campus.

Employment Opportunities

BYU is located in the center of the Utah Valley business and industrial complex. There are many opportunities in this surrounding community for full-time and part-time work for both students and their spouses.